Landmine explosion strikes a civilian vehicle near Aguelhok in northern Mali

The Kidal region has once again been shaken by violence. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a civilian transport truck fell victim to an improvised explosive device (IED) in the vicinity…

Niger’s transitional leader navigates a complex security landscape with secret talks and military reforms

Here is the English translation of your article, maintaining the journalistic tone and professional terminology. Confronted by a multi-faceted terrorist hydra and a simmering discontent within his own troops, General…

Mauritanian President’s state visit to Paris strengthens bilateral ties

The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, Head of State of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace this Wednesday. With the upcoming Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on…

Mauritanian president’s state visit to Paris strengthens bilateral ties

The President of France welcomed His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace in Paris this Wednesday. With less than a month to go…

Surviving Boko Haram: the harrowing testimonies of three Nigerian women

Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa are names that represent thousands of untold stories. While mass abductions by the insurgent group Boko Haram frequently dominate Africa breaking news, the individual experiences of…

Soaring election costs lock out opposition in Africa’s latest polls

Predictable outcomes, lackluster campaigns, and first-round victories for incumbents. The 2025 presidential elections across Africa revealed a troubling pattern: opposition forces were systematically sidelined even before campaigning began. The most…

Soaring election costs lock out african opposition candidates

Early 2025 witnessed a troubling pattern across African presidential elections: pre-campaign crackdowns against opposition figures. The latest contests in Djibouti and Benin on April 10 and 12 respectively, epitomized this…

Soaring election costs bar opposition from african polls

“Predictable outcomes”, “one-sided contests”, “incumbents claiming victories in first rounds”. These phrases have dominated African presidential elections throughout 2025, as opposition voices were systematically silenced before campaigning even began. The…

Benin gears up for historic presidential vote to shape the nation’s future

The atmosphere in Benin is one of cautious anticipation as citizens head to the polls today for the first round of the 2026 presidential election. This pivotal moment signals the…

Maroc Mauritania security cooperation Sahel crisis

Morocco and Mauritania strengthen security ties amid rising Sahel instability Rabat and Nouakchott deepen military collaboration focusing on border security, counter-terrorism, and organized crime amid escalating regional threats in the…

Niger faces escalating jihadist threats with double attack in western region

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a prominent Al-Qaeda affiliate operating in the Sahel, has publicly claimed responsibility for two coordinated assaults within the past day,…

Russia’s growing influence in west africa and the decline of us power

The military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are uniting under a new security and political alliance, deliberately distancing themselves from Western partners. Russia is stepping into this power…